Funding Amount

Varies (pooled giving model)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ChangeMakers Giving Circle

Type: Giving circle and grantmaking program for high school students

Description: A giving circle and grantmaking program for high school students, facilitated by high school students, located across Central Texas.

Geographic Scope: Central Texas (multiple locations across the region)

Participants: High school students (grades 10-12)

Structure: Program is led and facilitated by high school students themselves, allowing youth to learn about philanthropy and community impact while managing grant decisions.

Example Grant Activity (2017):

  • The RR ChangeMakers (students: Joseph Gonzales, Braeden Hutson, and Dinesh Balakrishnan) presented grants to local nonprofits

  • Grants included: $4,000 to The Sandbox at Madeline's Place; $3,000 to Central TX Table of Grace; $1,500 to Stand Up 8

  • Wells Fargo provided $10,000 grant to RR ChangeMakers to support the program
  • Partnership: Facilitated by Greater Round Rock Community Foundation/Central Texas Community Foundation in partnership with local entities like the Round Rock Chamber

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsyouth-leadershipnonprofitseducation

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